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SHSAT private tutoring & test prep for New York City Specialized High Schools Admissions Test

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SHSAT
 

The SHSAT (The New York City Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) is the only criterion for admissions to the six New York City Specialized High Schools (See below for details).

The SHSAT tests students' basic verbal and math skills.

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"Oliver got into his first choice!  BRONX SCIENCE.  SCORE  536. He would not have made it without you. Thank you!" - Charles B., very satisfied parent.

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"Dr Donnelly taught me clearly in a very short time.  It was very effective just before my exam, and the results turned out to be great! He was nice and encouraging, and I enjoyed his lessons." - James R., student (NYC)

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Overview of the SHSAT

An Overview of the SHSAT

WHY TAKE THE SHSAT?

The SHSAT (The New York City Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) is an exam 8th and 9th graders take as part of their applications to:

  • Bronx High School of Science
  • Stuyvesant High School
  • Brooklyn Technical High School
  • High School for Math, Science, & Engineering at City College (City MSE)
  • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
  • High School of American Studies at Lehman College

WHEN IS THE SHSAT?
  • Late October for 8th graders
  • Mid-November for 9th graders.

HOW LONG IS THE SHSAT?

2 hours and 30 minutes in total:

  • One 75-minute verbal section
  • One 75-minute math section.

REGISTERING FOR THE SHSAT?

You must register for the SHSAT through your guidance counselor.

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SHSAT - Section by Section

SHSAT - SECTION BY SECTION
MATH
  • 75 minute section
  • 50 multiple choice questions
  • Examples of Math Content
    • Arithmetic
    • Algebra,
    • Probability
    • Statistics
    • Geometry
VERBAL
  • 75 minute section
  • 45 multiple choice questions
  • Examples of Verbal Content
    • Reading comprehension
    • Scrambled paragraphs
    • Logical reasoning

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Email dr.stuart.donnelly@gmail.com

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